Rental Legislation & Regulation
The Legislative Channel covers legislation and regulation concerning the car and truck rental industry, car rental excise taxes, legal issues and American Car Rental Association initiatives.
By Wesley Hurst, January 2012 in Legislative, Safety
Technology has enhanced rental car companies’ ability to verify the status of a customer’s license, and with it, has opened the door for potential negligent entrustment cases. What is your duty in light of recent case law?
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By Roy Bricker, January 2012 in Legislative, Rental Operations
New, federally mandated caps on debit transaction fees may benefit car rental companies accepting debit cards. However, be prepared for stricter IRS information reporting rules and the proliferation of payments via smartphone.
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December 14, 2011 in Legislative, Safety
Feeling the pressure from the lobbying effort of the industry and acknowledging the controversial nature of the issue, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) withdrew her amendment on rental recalls Dec. 14 during the Senate Commerce Committee's mark-up of the Auto Safety Bill.
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November 29, 2011 in Legislative
The law, which was passed in 2005, had been challenged by the Association for the American Justice in September through a petition for review.
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November 7, 2011 in Legislative
Members of the South African Rental and Leasing Association agreed to not register their vehicles with “e-tags,” and request that the toll and road project be ‘halted.’
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November 7, 2011 in Legislative
Now that construction for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts is ‘on budget,’ the council unanimously approved a $1.5 million reallocation of a rental car tax that had last been designated to help build the center.
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By American Car Rental Association, November 2011 in Legislative
Through its various incarnations, the American Car Rental Association has
continuously advocated for major car rental companies, franchise owners and
large and small independents. Today, the association is stronger than ever.
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September 28, 2011 in Legislative
Graves Law, originally passed in 2005, prohibits states from imposing vicarious liability on non-negligent owners of rented and leased vehicles. A group of lawyers recently filed a petition for review and responses to the petition are due by Oct. 21.
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August 1, 2011 in Legislative
Bonds to pay for Safeco Field will be paid off in September. Businesses are to continue collecting the tax through September 30.
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August 1, 2011 in Legislative
The proposed surcharge would help pay for future transit needs.
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